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When a disaster of this perportion strikes anywhere in the world, most people react with sadness, and disbelief, and bewilderment, but quickly their mind takes them to the next step... "What can I do to help with this disaster?" Our church once again has the answers and this article tells that the LDS Church is called upon by the American Red Cross, to help fill the needs. I loved the tour of the Bishops Storehouse, that was a segment on the Rock Center program some weeks ago. The show was focused on meeting Mormons in America and this was just a part of the segment. It was awe inspiring to see how prepared our church is to help at a moments notice. this is the link to that video clip however it is at the end of the program but well worth waiting to see. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/48774023#48774023

How can we help?

Well I certainly don't have all the answers, but I know that donations are gladly accepted by the American Red Cross and they go directly to the efforts that they are making on behalf of those who are suffering.

We can help and donate at the humanitarian center, who provides food, clothing and supplies needed during disasters. My best guess is that there will be crates labeled with "LDS Church" on the outside of them, being delivered to assist.

I feel certain that your sons, our Missionaries will be out in full force helping in the neighborhoods who have great need of service.

If you live in that area, after you have taken care of your own family and secured their safety then you can reach out and help your neighbors. Maybe your food storage could be well served by sharing with your neighbors. Hope you are prepared and heeded the council of our prophets for years to have your food storage. I have always felt that my food storage really wasn't mine, but for me to share and help my children, friends, and family in need.

Please feel free to comment and let me know of the other ways that you can help, or have helped in past disasters. The world has need of willing hands, so put your shoulder to the wheel!

Saturday, October 6, 2012

These are my new printables for you, from Sister Dibbs message from General Conference. We all need to be more bold in our expression of the love we have for our religion. We need not shrink when we are asked, but boldy say, "I am a Mormon, I know it, I love it, I live it". What more needs to be said? Hopefully you will have an opportunity to share more of your beliefs. Be bold and share the gospel whenever you have the opportunity.

I also printed these bookmarks too thinking that if you print these off, you can keep them with you and when you converse with someone about being a Mormon, just give them one of these. Sign your name on the back of it and include the phone number of the missionaries in your area. Who knows where this tiny missionary experience will lead?

I just submitted a book to a publishing company that I wrote a couple of months ago. It is called "I met a Mormon". When I listened to the talks today in Conference, I realized how in tune I was in the writing of this book. I pray that the message in that book will be shared, and that the publishing company will see in it, what I do. It is needed to help our youth know how they can live their religion just by being who they are, and setting an example others will look to as they learn about Mormons.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

I love subway art, and I decided to create one for a friend of mine, who had surgery. I am on a diet, so I can't really take her food, unless I want to run the risk of taste testing it... if you know what I mean, so I thought I would create something fun to brighten up her home. This sweet lady happens to be my Visiting teacher and we have become great friends! I love Halloween, probably because it is my birthday month, and I must admit, I have lots of Hauntingly cute decorations that make my own home festive. My sister sent me a cute Halloween Subway art framed picture, and I was going to use that one (I found the site on the Internet that it came from) but I could not size it to look good. SOOOOO I decided to create my own and it turned out really cute. Feel free to print this off for yourself, or for friends or even the sisters that you Visit teach, but please if you share, link back to me. I have a whole bunch on my Pinterest site too that I have been finding, but honestly, I like mine the best. Enjoy, and Happy Halloween! Enjoy! Katie G

P.S.

I created a Halloween note card as well to match this cute framed Subway art and had them posted on this site until I was able to get my new business up. You can see all of my holiday printables, as they become available on http://printablesbykatie.bigcartel.com

You know what they say about old friends and antiques? They grow more valuable with time.

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Pioneer Recipes

I have been doing quite a few hours of research on Pioneer cooking. Did you realize that most of Pioneer food had to be cured, or dehydrated or made so that they could keep it preserved on the trail. I am sure that must have gotten old, over the miles and they were pretty excited when they were able to find buffalo, or game to add to their menus. I have found some Pioneer recipe sources that I have written down for you. Because I have added them as a post, you will have to copy and paste the links into the address bar to get to these recipes, but I believe you will enjoy this. I marvel at what these pioneer women, wives and mothers did. Can you imagine using buffalo chips to cook with and keep warm, when there was no wood available to burn? (see photo) Cllick on this link and it will take you to the recipes and enjoy youre reading. http://visitingteachingsurprisedocuments.blogspot.com/2009/07/pioneer-recipes.html Katie G.

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